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DNC Sues Trump for Illegally Using Taxpayer Dollars on Partisan Political Propaganda

DNC sues Donald Trump and his administration over their illegal use of taxpayer dollars to fund political propaganda ads Continue reading →

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Seven Unions Want Bans on Defense Contractor Stock Buybacks

Defense Contractors Prioritizing the Warfighter Continue reading →

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BTS – Diesel Fuel at All Time High $6.29 Gallon!

Diesel Fuel at All Time High $6.29 Gallon Continue reading →

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BMW Group Testing Hydrogen Combustion Engine Truck

BMW Group is testing a hydrogen combustion engine truck at Leipzig. Japanese vehicle makers appear to be leading in the use of hydrogen fuel Continue reading →

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U.S. Transportation Sector Unemployment Rises

“Unemployment in the transportation sector was higher than the overall unemployment. BLS reports that the U.S. unemployment rate in September 2026 was 4% or 0.7 percentage points below the transportation sector rate Continue reading →

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Milestones – One Million BMW Ms at Plant Munich

With production of the one-millionth BMW M vehicle, BMW Group Plant Munich is highlighting its key role in the future of the BMW M brand. As the BMW Group’s main plant, the site combines a long tradition of building sporty BMW models with the transformation towards electromobility. Continue reading →

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VW Ending Collective Bargaining Agreements. Strikes Loom?

Representatives of Volkswagen AG and IG Metall met this week in Hanover to discuss what was once unthinkable. Continue reading →

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GM launches OnStar Fleet Intelligence Platform with AI

GM OnStar Fleet Intelligence platform uses AI Continue reading →

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Two Time Indy 500 Winner Gordon Johncock dead at 90

Two Time Indy 500 Winner Gordon Johncock dead at 90 Continue reading →

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New 2027 VW ID. Tiguan Debuts in October

Volkswagen AG (VOW.F) said today that it is continuing its naming strategy with its next model: following the ID. Polo and ID. Cross, the new ID. Tiguan will arrive in European markets in the beginning of 2027. The new ID. … Continue reading →

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Trump’s New Fuel Economy Standards Will Cost You ~$600!

The Trump mis-administration’s final rule today lowering fuel economy standards for passenger cars will increase costs for drivers currently stuck spending over $1.5 billion a day on gasoline. Continue reading →

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Rivian Automotive Recall for ~100,000 Bad Rearview Cameras

Rivian Automotive is recalling ~100,000 vehicles because the rearview camera image may be obstructed. Continue reading →

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Jaguar Land Rover Recall for Loss of Drive Power

Should the customer ignore this warning and continue to drive, additional warnings may appear. Continuation of the journey will result in the vehicle losing motive power and coasting to a stop. Continue reading →

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CARB Adopts Rules Supporting Use of E15 Gasoline

California Air Resources Board (CARB) adopts amendments to gasoline regulations to support the availability and use of E15 fuel Continue reading →

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Gasoline Prices Heading for New September Record!

Gasoline is up ~5 cents from last week as the Trump mis-administration policies continue to, well, bomb – AutoCrat. Continue reading →

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